Saturday, May 23, 2009

My apologies for the lateness of this post, but given all the new shows that opened this season in the wake of the large spate of winter closures, it appears that Broadway's box office is humming along quite well after all.

My apology (and embarrassment) actually runs a little deeper, for I had added my own voice to those bemoaning the Great White Way's fortunes on more than one occasion.

UPDATED (5.27.09, 10:15 a.m. EDT): Now comes word that Broadway actually broke a record by taking in more business this past year than during the previous season. That's $943.3 million versus $937.5 million for 2007-08, albeit with fewer seats sold.

Broadway's 2010-11 Theatrical Season

About Me

As someone who has been involved in both politics and public relations, it's no wonder I love watching theatre. Good or bad, it's the raw energy of seeing a live performance that gets my adrenaline pumping. From the moment I saw my very first Broadway show ("Annie" in London in 1979), I was hooked. Now I see as many as 70 shows each year ranging from soaring musicals to two-hander plays. And these eyes just may be in an audience near you!